GPU Compiler Engineer (Fixed-Term)

Job Title

GPU Compiler Engineer (Fixed-Term)

Role Summary

Develop and optimize compiler translations and optimizations targeting GPUs to improve performance and efficiency for AI and data-center workloads. The role is part of Intel's Data Center Group compiler team in Munich and contributes to compiler technology, performance analysis, and hardware-aware optimization work.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Years of relevant professional experience expectations vary by degree; see Education Requirements for details.

Responsibilities

The core responsibilities focus on compiler development for GPU targets and performance-driven optimization.

• Design and implement compiler translations and optimizations for GPU targets.
• Prototype and evaluate new optimization techniques to improve runtime performance and efficiency.
• Perform measurements, workload analysis, and performance tuning on hardware.
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to validate compiler changes against real workloads.
• Use standard development tools and practices to produce maintainable compiler code and tests.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and relevant professional experience; preferred items listed separately.

• Must-have: Professional experience programming in C and C++.
• Must-have: Practical knowledge of LLVM internals and/or compiler technology for CPU/GPU.
• Must-have: Experience with development tools and industry-standard software engineering practices.
• Nice-to-have: Experience developing compiler optimizations (middle-end or backend) and performing performance analysis or tuning.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with GPU architecture, programming models, and compute APIs (for example OpenCL, oneAPI).
• Nice-to-have: Experience with heterogeneous architectures and AI workloads.

Education Requirements

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field plus 4+ years relevant experience; or Master's degree plus 3+ years relevant experience; or Ph.D. with 0 years relevant experience. (These degree-and-experience combinations are the stated minimums.)

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.